You may be eligible for VA educational assistance if:

A) You are on, or were on active duty for at least two years, and received any honorably characterized discharge;
B) You have a six-year obligation in the Selected Reserves, and remain in good standing with your reserve unit; or
C) You are a spouse or child of a veteran who died or was totally disabled while in military service. Jennifer Serrano our certifying official can help you determine eligibility.

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For chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit go to: www.gibill.va.gov

No, you do not have to reply. Once you have applied and received benefits at another institution, you only need to update the new place of training (new college) by visiting here: https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-education-benefits/application/1995/introduction

No, the educational benefit checks are sent directly to the veteran or dependent, but arrangements can be made for direct deposit, which can be requested when you apply for benefits. Direct deposit is available for all programs except for Chapter 35 educational assistance.

First-time applicants should expect to have to wait at least 6 to 8 weeks from the time the enrollment certification is sent before payment is received. Continuing students will be processed quicker provided there have not been any changes in program or address. Keep in mind that Chapter 35 and Chapter 1606 (MGIB- Selected Reserves) certifications are not processed until the first day of the enrollment period even though the certification may have been received by the VA Regional Office earlier.

No, veteran's benefits, paid under any law and administered by the VA should not be reported as income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Anyone receiving Chapter 30 benefits (MGIB- Active Duty) or Chapter 1606 benefits (MGIB- Selected Reserves) must verify their enrollment each month to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in order to receive payment for that month. Your enrollment can be verified on the last calendar day of the month by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system or by calling the toll free, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line, at 1-877-823-2378.Anyone receiving Chapter 30 benefits (MGIB- Active Duty) or Chapter 1606 benefits (MGIB- Selected Reserves) must verify their enrollment each month to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in order to receive payment for that month. Your enrollment can be verified on the last calendar day of the month by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system or by calling the toll free, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line, at 1-877-823-2378.

Paper verification forms (VA Forms 22-8979) will no longer be issued for students receiving Chapter 30 benefits.Paper verification forms (VA Forms 22-8979) will no longer be issued for students receiving Chapter 30 benefits.

No, dependents or spouses receiving educational assistance under Chapter 35 do not have to verify their enrollment to the VA each month.

Yes, Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606 recipients may request the direct deposit option by completing VA Form 22-0296.

If you are currently receiving benefits, or have received benefits in the last year, you can use the WAVE system to update your address or your financial institution information. Visit the G.I. Bill WAVE page, and follow the instructions to log-on to WAVE. Follow the links to change your address and your direct deposit information on the "Main Menu" page of WAVE.

If you drop a course and the adjustment changes your training time you must notify your college's veterans affairs representative in The Registrar Office ,NG 15 so that this official can then inform the VA of a change in training time. This must be done even if you have already notified the VA on the WAVE system. A change in training time will affect your rate of payment, and failure to notify your college's veterans affairs representative in a timely manner could result in an overpayment.

If you are activated during a semester, you have a number of options open to you depending upon the length of the deployment. You should first discuss this situation with your advisor and instructors to help you decide upon a course of action. The options available to you would range from special arrangements for make-up work, to an incomplete grade, to withdrawal from a course or semester. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs would pay you educational assistance benefits up to the date you withdraw or resign from a course or semester.

No, you must apply through your unit for the New York State Educational Incentive Plan using DMNA Form 96-1. You can then obtain a Tuition Deferment, and must inform the bursar that the NYS Department of Military Naval Affairs will be making payments.

Some veterans are eligible for tutorial benefits. In order to be eligible for tutorial benefits, veterans must be receiving monthly veteran's benefits on at least a half-time basis. Such veteran students are entitled to 12 months of tutorial benefits to a maximum of $100.00 per month.

Students may be eligible for Veteran's Work-Study benefits. Please contact the Office of Veteran Support Services at Veterans@citytech.cuny.edu for more information.

No, only dependents who are eligible for Chapter 35, Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program are may be considered for benefits. Chapter 35 provides educational assistance to the spouses and children of veterans who died while on active duty or were totally disabled due to their military experience. Eligibility questions can be directed to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Vocational Rehabilitation services are available through the VA for veterans with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Services are available to full- and part-time students who have at least a 20% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These services include payment for tuition, fees and a monthly stipend. In addition, reasonable accommodations and support services are available to veterans with disabilities through The Office of Student Support Services, Rm. L-237, 718-260-5143

There are several federal and state programs available to dependants of disabled veterans. For more information contact the coordinator or certifying official.

No. If otherwise eligible, this will allow you to receive an award higher than you would receive if the benefits were included in the calculation.

No. If otherwise ineligible, this will allow you to receive a Subsidized William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan.